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$2,917+ Cheap flights from Alaska to Cairns (CNS)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ANC — CNS
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Alaska to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Alaska (USAK) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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$2,917
(Qantas Airways)
From Alaska to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from Alaska to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alaska to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/910:00 amANC - CNS
3 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/203:35 pmCNS - ANC
2 stops28h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$2,917
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/96:16 pmANC - CNS
2 stops46h 34mQantas Airways
Thu 2/2012:00 pmCNS - ANC
2 stops31h 36mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/21$3,398
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/812:50 amANC - CNS
2 stops32h 45mJapan Airlines
Thu 2/2011:25 amCNS - ANC
2 stops56h 11mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/21$12,657

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AnchorageCairns

ANC - CNS

ANCCNS

Anchorage

Sun 2/9

10:00 am-12:05 pm

3 stops31h 05m

Cairns

Thu 2/20

3:35 pm-12:36 am

2 stops28h 01m

$2,917

AnchorageCairns

ANC - CNS

ANCCNS

Anchorage

Sun 2/9

6:16 pm-11:50 am

2 stops46h 34m

Cairns

Thu 2/20

12:00 pm-12:36 am

2 stops31h 36m

$3,398

AnchorageCairns

ANC - CNS

ANCCNS

Anchorage

Sat 2/8

12:50 am-4:35 am

2 stops32h 45m

Cairns

Thu 2/20

11:25 am-12:36 am

2 stops56h 11m

$12,657

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Deals found on 1/21

Best time to book a flight from Alaska to Cairns

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Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 0.8 - 16.9 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 16.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
824 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Alaska to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Alaska?

    If you book a flight to Cairns from Alaska, you will be flying to Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 2.8 mi from the center of Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Alaska to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Alaska to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Alaska to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Alaska to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Alaska to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Alaska to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Alaska to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alaska to Cairns (average of $1,068). Flying from Alaska to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,397). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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